Security Officer Entry Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, West Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Entry Control Security Officer to protect clients across financial institutions. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence, support access control, and deliver exceptional customer service in a dynamic team environment.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Shifts include DayTime and overnight rotations across the week, emphasizing safety, reliability, and courteous service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Guard Card or license is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of banking areas, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or potential security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site-specific procedures, assisting with maintaining an orderly environment.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; document and report observations according to site requirements.
• Maintain a visible presence to help deter unauthorized activity while providing courteous assistance and directions to clients and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Entry Control in West Des Moines, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, and reliable team, where integrity and teamwork guide your contributions to a welcoming environment for employees, customers, and visitors.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of banking areas, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or potential security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site-specific procedures, assisting with maintaining an orderly environment.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; document and report observations according to site requirements.
• Maintain a visible presence to help deter unauthorized activity while providing courteous assistance and directions to clients and visitors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.